1,280 The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has vehemently refuted allegations suggesting that he holds clandestine meetings with former President John Dramani Mahama. Appearing before the parliamentary committee investigating the leaked audio, Dr. Dampare underscored the duty of a police officer to serve the public, emphasizing that he is prepared to […]
Politics
Full Text: Johnson Asiedu Nketiah condemns actions of EC in the conduct of Limited Voter Registration
1,248 1. Ladies and gentlemen, as you may be aware, the NDC, CPP, APC, LPG & GCPP last week Thursday, filed a suit against the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana in the Supreme Court over the Commission’s unlawful and unreasonable decision to restrict centres for the Limited Voter Registration exercise to their District Offices. The […]
Government committed to protecting legitimate mining operations – Lands Minister
1,419 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has assured the mining industry, particularly licensed large-scale mining companies in the country of the firm commitment and unflinching determination of the government to protect their concessions by activating all the necessary security protocols. Delivering the keynote address at the Mining for Development Forum […]
My rise to IGP purely based on competencies and hard work not favour – Dampare
1,560 Dr George Akuffo Dampare says his rise to the position of Inspector General of Police (IGP) is based on merit and not any other considerations. Appearing before the parliamentary committee probing the leaked tape plotting his removal from office on Tuesday, September 12, Dr Akuffo Dampare said he has been diligent about his work. […]
NPP flagbearership race: I won’t step down – Kennedy Agyapong
1,355 Kennedy Agyapong, a Member of Parliament for Assin Central and prospective flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said that he will not drop out of the contest. He claims that he is prepared to accept the conclusion regardless of who wins and is eager to fight to the last end. […]
EC begins limited voter registration today – Despite court injunction
1,513 The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to begin the Limited Voter Registration exercise at its district offices across the country today in spite of a pending interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and four other minority parties. The 21-day exercise is scheduled to end on October 2. […]
Patriotism key to national development — Fifi Kwetey
1,541 The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has underscored the importance of patriotism in national development. He said embracing patriotism and actively engaging in the civic duties of the country will contribute to the strength and prosperity of the nation. He, therefore, called on Ghanaians, especially politicians, to […]
GBA rebukes President Akufo-Addo for political campaigning at conference
1,364 The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has voiced its disapproval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s use of its conference platform to engage in political campaigning against former President John Mahama. The GBA’s Public Relations Officer, Saviour Kudze, said: “What the president said today is rather unfortunate and we condemn it. The aspect we condemn […]
Zimbabwe President names son in cabinet
1,408 Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of nepotism after naming his son in a new cabinet following his controversial re-election last month. Mr Mnangagwa on Monday named his son, David Kudakwashe, as deputy finance minister as part of the parliament’s youth quota. He also appointed his nephew, Tongai Mnangagwa, the deputy tourism minister, […]
Sammy Gyamfi fumes over delay in hearing injunction application against EC
1,256 The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described as unacceptable the decision of the registrar at the Supreme Court to wait for the Chief Justice to provide or certify a date for the hearing of the party’s injunction suit against the Electoral Commission. Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews, […]









